HOW WAS YOU AIRCRAFT REC. IN THE LAST ISSUE?

Here it is again in easier picture form…Recognize it?

Yes….It’s a Bristol Beaufort “

 

Well gentlemen……..this one was a little easier than usual!

The first response was Nelson Sherren , then came

Sid Harvey who emphatically said “Beaufort……..” and of  course

Padre Ray Cole, Bill Learning and Norm MacFie  knew all about the Beaufort!!!

Here is some interesting background of the Beaufort torpedo bomber.

Derived from the Blenheim, the torpedo carrying Beaufort was inevitably heavier because the Air Staff demanded a crew of four. Performance on Mercury engines was inadequate and, after studying an installation of the sleeve-valve Perseus, the choice fell on the Taurus, an extremely neat two-row engine only 46 inches in diameter. 

22 and 42 Squadrons of Coastal Command were fully operational by August 1940. As well as laying hundreds of mines they bombed the battle cruiser Scharnhorst, torpedoed the Gneisenau and sank numerous smaller ships.  In 1939 plans were laid for Beaufort production in Australia and, because of the difficulty of supplying engines from Britain, the Austalian

Mks V-VII had twin Wasp engines, most of them made in Australia. A large batch of British Beauforts (Mk II) had this engine, but a Merlin-Beaufort was abandoned and from Nos 165 the Mk II reverted to later models of Taurus.

The total built was 2080, including 700 built in Australia for duty in the Southwest Pacific. The finest RAAF missions were against Japanese fleets at Normanby Island, in the Timor Sea and around New Guinea and the Solomans

The Beaufort…truly a great contributor to victory!

 

150 RCAF WING – a place to feel good about –

WING HOURS

OPEN: 4:00 P.M. – TUESDAY TO FRIDAY

                            3:00 P.M. – SATURDAY

 

 

       

 

WE SENIORS ARE WORTH A FORTUNE!!!

 

Remember….old folks are worth a fortune, with silver in their hair, gold in their teeth, stones in their kidneys, lead in their feet and gas in their stomachs. I have become a little older since I saw you last and a few changes have come into my life,

 frankly, I have become a frivolous old gal..

I am seeing five gentlemen every day. As soon as I wake up, Will Power helps me get out of bed. Then I go see John. Next Charlie Horse comes along and when he leaves, Arthur Ritis shows up and stays the rest of the day. He doesn’t like to stay in one place very long, so he takes me from joint to joint. After such a busy day I’m really tired and glad to go to be with Ben Gay.

What a life!

P.S….The preacher came in to call the other day. He said that at my age I should be thinking about the hereafter. I told him:

 “Oh, I do, all the time. No matter where I am, in the parlour, upstairs, in the kitchen or down in the basement, I ask myself – now…

What am I here after?”

 

 

 

 

YOU KNOW YOU’RE A NEWFOUNDLANDER WHEN….

  Q Down south means Grand Bank or Ferryland.

  Q Your July BBQ was moved indoors due to frost.

  Q You are unaware that there is a legal drinking age.

 QYour idea of creative landscaping is a statue of a moose next to your fir tree.

  Q You carry jumper cables in your car and your girl friend       knows how to use them.

  Q You measure distance by hours.

  Q You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.

 

 

A “HAPPY HOME” IS LIVING IN HEAVEN TODAY!

TEST YOUR AIRCRAFT REC-WHAT’S THIS ONE?

Think German…and call Sid at (709) 726-8569

 

 

 

OFF THE CLOCK

by Rebecca Dudley – News-Tribune Editor/Publisher

My ex-husband had this annoying habit of bringing greasy old carburetors and things into the house to work on.

So,  last week, when my friend called me to tell me this story.

My first response was, “Where did this guy live?”

Now reassured that I was never related to him by marriage, this is really too hilarious not to share.

The way my friend told it, this guy pushed his motorcycle from the patio into his living room, where he began to clean the engine with some rags and a bowl of gasoline. When he finished, he sat on the motorcycle and decided to start it to make sure everything was OK. Unfortunately, the bike started in gear, and crashed through the glass patio door with him still hanging to the handlebars. His wife had been working in the kitchen. She came running at the noise, and found him crumpled on the patio, badly cut from a shard of broken glass. She called 911, and the paramedics transported the guy to the emergency room.

So far, the story is humourous in a “that is what you get for being a big enough lout to bring you motorcycle into the house” kind of way.

But here is where I really cracked up! Later that afternoon, after many stitches had pulled her husband back together, the wife brought him home and put him to bed!!!

SMILE(S) DU JOUR

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch.

At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The Nun made a note, and posted it on the apple tray:

”Take only ONE-God is watching.”

Moving farther along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note:

 “Take all you want. God is watching the apples!”

….JUST REMEMBER…IF THE WORLD DIDN’T SUCK…

WE’D ALL FALL OFF!

There were two elderly people living in a Mobile Home Park. He was a widower and she a widow. They had known one another for a number of years.  One evening there was a community supper in the big activity center. These two were at the same table, across from one another. As the meal went on, he made a few admiring glances at her and finally gathered up enough courage to ask her, “Will you marry me?” After about six seconds of consideration, she answered,

“Yes, Yes, I will.” The meal ended and with a few more pleasant exchanges, they went to their respective places. Next morning, he was troubled. “Did she say “Yes” or did she say “No?” He couldn’t remember With  trepidation, he went to the telephone and called her. First, he explained to her that he couldn’t remember as well as he used to. Then he reviewed the lovely evening past. As he gained a little more courage, he then inquired of her, “When I asked if you would marry me, did you say “Yes” or did you say “No?”

He was delighted to hear her say, “Why I said, Yes, Yes I will, and I meant it with all my heart.” Then she continued, “And I am so glad that you called, because I couldn’t remember who had asked me.”

…..EVER WONDER HOW DEEP THE OCEAN WOULD BE WITHOUT SPONGES?

A little old lady was sitting on a park bench in Trailer Estates, a Florida mobile home park. A man walks over and sits down on the other end of the bench. After a few moments, the woman asks,

 “Are you a stranger here?” He replies, “I lived here years ago.”

 “So where have you been all these years?””In prison,” he says.

 “Why did they put you in prison?” He looked at her and

very quietly said, “I killed my wife.”

“Oh!” said the woman………”So you’re single…”

IF PEOPLE EVOLVED FROM APES….

WHY ARE THERE STILL APES?

 

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED….

….about the origin of the Roundel ?  

It came into being from pure necessity.

In the opening weeks of the First World War, any aircraft flying over the lines could expect a volley of rifle fire from either friend or foe on the ground. In an attempt to secure safe passage for pilots flying over friendly lines, the Union Jack in the form of a shield was painted on the underside of British aircraft. Even though authorities later advocated the use of a larger Union Jack, the plan was eventually dropped altogether.

At a distance, the St. George’s cross in the Union Jack was difficult to distinguish from the German Cross

The Royal Flying Corps, (RFC), then turned to their French allies for inspiration. The French had adopted the roundel based on the tri-colour. The RFC and The Royal Navy Air Service took this Roundel and reversed the colours, making the outer ring blue and the center red. The same Roundel has been carried on British aircraft ever since.

On November 30, 1921, the Canadian Air Force was presented with the Blue Ensign of the RAF to fly on their own.

Lord Trenchard personally arranged the privilage, one that was retained by the RCAF at its formation on April 1, 1924. Other Commonwealth countries also adopted this Ensign.

On July 5, 1940, the RCAF was authorized to introduce the Maple Leaf into the Roundel in place of the round red center.

The Roundel on the Ensign was also revised: and it is now a blue ring surrounding a white area, in the center of which is the red Maple Leaf.

 

 

IF YOU CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS

OR ‘PHONE NUMBER…PLEASE LET US KNOW

 

Please notify Maureen Power (Membership Chair) 579-5426

or…Sid Butler – WING-SPAN Editor (709) 726-8569

Then…you won’t miss anything!

 

 

TIME FOR A SMILE  BREAK

The bride came down the aisle and when she reached the altar, the groom was standing there with his golf bag and clubs at his side.

She said, “What are your golf clubs doing here?”

He looked her right in the eye….and said:

“This isn’t going to take all day, is it???

A man came home from work, sat down in his favourite chair, turned on the TV, and said to hi wife, “Quick, bring me a beer before it starts.”She looked a little puzzled, but brought him a beer. When he finished it, he said, “Quick, another beer. It’s gonna start.” .”That’s it!” She blows her top! “ You lazy bum…you waltz in here, flop yourself down, don’t even say hello to me and then expect me to run around like your slave.”….The husband sighed…”It’s started…”

 

ON BAILING OUT

They had been flying Sterling bombers on special operations and had just returned from a trip. Getting out of the aircraft at dispersal, they saw another Sterling taxiing into its dispersal alongside.

Suddenly, as the aircraft cut its motors, the rear gunner flipped out of his turret and landed with a sickening thud on his head, his parachute billowing over him.The crew ran over to see what was going on and found the tail gunner out cold. As the pilot climbed down, they found out what had happened.They had been flying close to the enemy coast in range of the German flak batteries, and the aircraft had received a great deal of damage. The rear gunner’s oxygen and heat had been cut off in the shooting. Unsure that he could keep the Sterling flying, the skipper had warned the crew to prepare to bail out. But after a time he got things organized and was able to fly back to base.

Meanwhile, the rear gunner had fallen asleep through cold and lack of oxygen. The landing must have jarred him awake – and when they rolled into dispersal he was still groggy. As the engines stopped the skipper had yelled out his customary,

Okay guys, Bail out!” which the gunner did, receiving a mild concussion and weeks of ribbing from the lads.

 

Money Isn’t Everything…

It can buy a bed – but not sleep

 

It can buy a clock – but not time

 

It can buy a book – but not knowledge

 

It can buy you a position – but not respect

 

It can buy you medicine – but not health

 

It can buy you blood – but not life

 

It can buy you sex – but not love

 

So you see, money isn’t everything, and it often causes pain and suffering. We tell you all this because we are your friends, and

as your friends we want to take away your pain and suffering…

So….send us all your money and we will suffer for you!

THE “GOLDFISH CLUB”

 

The “GOLDFISH CLUB” was founded in 1942 by C. A. Robertson, Chief Draftsman of Messrs. P. B. Cow & Co. Ltd.

The Club was formed as an exclusive club for airmen who had survived a wartime aircraft ditching and who owed their lives to the successful use of the Mae West inflatable life preserver, a rubber dingy, other type of life raft, etc. The Goldfish Club Badge shows a white-winged goldfish flying over two symbolic blue waves. The name Goldfish was selected with gold for the value of life and fish for the sea. Each new known member of the Goldfish Club was presented with a heat-sealed waterproof membership card and an embroidered badge with the financial backing of P. B. Cow. Due to wartime regulations, production of wire badges was prohibited and all cloth was several rationed. These problems were overcome with silk embroidery substituted for wire upon black cloth from old evening dress suits that were sent by readers of the London Daily Express.The badge was generally worn by Naval Aircrews upon their Mae Wests. Many RAF and USAAF Aircrew men placed their badge under the flap of their left hand uniform pocket.

 

AND…..”THE CATERPILLAR PIN”

 

Most of the members of the Royal Air Forces Escaping Society wear with pride the tiny gold Caterpillar Pin which is awarded by the Irvin Air Chute Company to anyone who saves his life by parachuting from a disabled or flaming aircraft. Each recipient of the Caterpillar Pin is living testimony to the life saving ability of the Irvin Type Air Chute.

The Caterpillar is symbolic of the silk worm, which lets itself descend gently to earth from heights by spinning a silky thread upon which to hang. Parachutes in the early days were made from pure silk.

About 1920, Leslie Irvin, a 24 year old stunt man from California, demonstrated the first “free drop” parachute. He had made the chute himself on a borrowed sewing machine. Flying safety experts were so impressed that the American Air Force and the British RAF promptly adopted the parachute as standard equipment.

The Irvin Company started the “Caterpillar Club” and the practice of awarding the gold Caterpillar Pin in 1922 because each life saved was the result of Irvin’s invention, symbolizing Irvin’s dedication to safety

in the air. It is estimated that at least 100,000 persons have saved their lives by Irvin parachutes.

….A “SPITFIRE” AT STATION TORBAY

In June 1942, Hurricane fighters and Harvard trainers of 125 (Fighter) Squadron RCAF, (not to be confused with the Royal Air Forces 125 (Newfoundland) Squadron) arrived at Torbay airport.

Squadron personnel practiced low level and formation flying, tail chasing maneuvers, dog fighting, scramble and aerobatics. Other duties included search and rescue, dawn and dusk patrols, and sector reconnaissance. Torbay proved an adequate location to train fighter pilots and assess the Hurricanes capabilities prior to transfer overseas.

One event of note that occurred during 125 Squadron’s tenure at Torbay involved some British made Spitfire aircraft.

Late in December 1942, the S.S. Empire Kingsley, en route from England to Africa with a deck load of aircraft, diverted to St. John’s due to inclement weather. Three severely damaged Spitfires were off loaded and brought to Torbay where the Station Maintenance Wing salvaged enough parts to build one aircraft. Spitfire ER824 was test flown (surely the first of its type to fly in Newfoundland) in March 1943 by 125 Squadron’s Commanding Offiver, Squadron Leader R. W. Norris. Once word got out that there was a serviceable Spitfire at Torbay, Air Forces officials ordered it shipped overseas. However, before ER824 left, the mechanics who rebuilt her stenciled the name “Miss Torbay on the engine cowling. “Miss Torbay survived the war, ending its days with 17 Group Communications Squadron, RAF.

Anti-submarine patrols continued at Torbay throughout 1943 and 1944.

On 4 May 43, Squadron Leader B. H. Moffit and crew sank, or so it is believed, U-630 while covering slow speed convoy ON5. Recent evidence suggests that the U-Boat in question may have been U-209. Evidently, U-209 survived the attack, made contact with U-954 on 6May but disappeared with her 46 man crew the following day

(due perhaps to the damage inflicted on 4 May).

With the official declaration of VE Day in May 1945, celebrations commenced at Station Torbay where personnel were given a forty-eight-hour pass from duty. On 3 June, for the last time, St. John’s residents saw the familiar parade of air force blue uniforms as the RCAF held its final formal march.

Following Divine Services at the Church of England Cathedral and

St. Bonaventure’s College, the parade moved to the Newfoundland War Memorial where the RCAF’s Air Officer Commanding in Newfoundland, Air Commodore F. G. Wait took the salute at the March Past.

 

 

THE LADY OF THE SKIES

She’s as sweet as any lady, yet she’s trim and plenty tough.

And she’s got a nasty temper, if her treatment gets too rough.

But we love her and we trust her, she’s the sweetheart of the crew.

She’s our little homesick Angel and she’ll always see us through.

 

Our Skipper taught her manners; she’ll never disobey.

The Nav. He shows her right from wrong and leads her all the way.

The Bomb Aimer is ready, to clear a path ahead.

The AG’s do her fighting with a healthy dose of lead.

 

Our Angel needs connections; so the WOP is on the bit;

beating out a rhythm to the tune of dash and dit.

And if her motors fail her (which we hope will never be)

She has a flight mechanic, whose a technical M. D.

Yes, she climbs like a Homesick Angel, and never complains of scars.

 

Just ask our crew if we love her; and hear the loud reply

Love her – Yes, of course we do, there’s no other kite we’d fly.

                                                  

                                                       E. G. C. Richards

 

 

INSCRIBED ON THE KOHIMA WAR CEMETARY

IN KOHIMA, INDIA

 

When you go home

 

Tell them of us and say

 

For your tomorrow

 

We gave our today

 

 

FOLLOWING THE FLAG RAISING AT CITY HALL

 15 SEPTEMBER 2006

 

L. to R: Wing President Bruce Tricco…Bob Stone…Maureen Power

…Fred MacBay…Sid Harvey…Norman Macfie…Sid Butler

Wing Padre Raymond B. Cole

The RCAF Roundel flew proudly atop the main flagpole at

St. John’s City Hall.

With the cooperation and support of St. John’s Mayor Andy Wells, it has become a tradition for Wing members to hold a brief ceremony at St. John’s City Hall at which time the Association Ensign is raised and flown over the City during Battle of Britain weekend.

This year’s Battle of Britain Parade; Church Service and Wreath Laying Ceremonies at the Newfoundland War Memorial were very successful. Thankfully, the weather cooperated and brought a very comfortable sunny day for the proceedings.

 (A great contrast to the previous year.)

It takes good advance planning and cooperation between

9 Air Reserve Flight Torbay and 150 RCAF Wing, and, involves many people to make this important day successful.

15RCAF (North Atlantic) WING

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

July 2006 – June 2007

       President                                Bruce Tricco                                            739-7715

       !st Vice-President                  John Hodder                                           726-8056

      2nd Vice President                   Alex Coombs                                          753-0106

      Immed. Past President            William Moores                                      753-3523

      Treasurer                                 Norman Macfie CD                               753-6472

      Secretary                                 Elizabeth Moores                                   753-3523

                                                    

COMMITTEES

      Ways and Means                    William Moores                                     753-3523

          And Entertainment              John Hodder                                          726-8056

 

      Advertising/Phone                   Maureen Power                                     579-5426

 

Bar/Rentals                             Norman Macfie CD                                                753-6472

 

       Sports/Recreation                  Robin Davis                                             726-4028                                                                           

 

       Membership                          Maureen Power                                       579-5426

 

      House Maintenance                Sid Harvey                                               335-2438

 

Sick/Visiting                            Ann Dawe                                               368-3142

 

WING-SPAN Editor              Sid Butler                                                726-8569

      and Pubic Relations

Quartermaster                         Sid Butler                                                726-8569

 

Memorial Scholarship             Liz Moores                                             753-3523

      

       Sergeant-at-Arms                   Alex Coombs                                           753-0106         

      Honours and Awards              Frederick McBay CD                              753-9235

     

      Battle of Britain                                       Nelson Sherren CD                                 739-5059

 

     Air Cadet Sponsoring              Nelson Sherren CD                                  739-5059

   

    Web Master                              Norman Porter                   www.150rcafwing.com 

    Wing Padre                                H/Col R. B. Cole CD                        709 489-9295

    Atlantic Group Reg.V/P           Bruce Tricco                                            739-7715

    Air Force Liaison                      Major Rod Long CD                                570-4626

    Benevolent Fund                       Frederick MacBay CD                            753-9235

   Wing Steward                             Jean Collins                                              753-8970

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

William Mooores – Nelson Sherren CD – Frederick MacBay CD – Michael Spearns

President’s E-Mail address - bruce.tricco@nf.sympatico .ca

EVEN MORE

LESSER KNOWN FACTS OF W.W.II

 

- CHURCHILL SPEECH -

After the Dunkirk evacuation, Churchill delivered his memorable speech to the House of Commons. Later that day the speech was broadcast by the BBC to the rest of the world. What the listeners didn’t know was that the speech was read by Norman Shelley who impersonated Churchill’s voice. Winston had said,

“I am rather busy, get an actor to do it.”

- SUSPRISE! SURPRISE! -

Australia’s invasion of Portuguese East Timor (now Timor Luru Sae) on December 16, 1941, was the first time in history that Australia violated another country’s neutrality. Aussie troops (Sparrow Force) landed on the shore near Dili the capital and so pre-empted a Japanese takeover. They proceeded immediately to surround the airport. Well armed, and expecting to do battle with the Portuguese military, they approached the Administration building, guns at the ready. Suddenly the main door opened and out stepped a civilian Portuguese official who tipped his hat and in perfect English said, “Good afternoon.” Dumbfounded, the troops stared at each other in disbelief. Not a shot had been fired. Unknown to Sparrow Force , the Australian and Portuguese governments had previously agreed to a peaceful “invasion” of the island to help protect the inhabitants from a possible Japanese invasion which did in fact take place two months later on February 20th, 1942.

- INVASION -

As of September 16, 1940, in spite of RAF bombing, the build-up of invasion barges in the German Channel ports continued to increase. Reconnaissance photos showed 600 barges at Antwerp, 230 at Boulogne, 266 at Calais, 229 at Dunkirk, 205 at Le Harve and 200 at Ostend. This was in anticipation of a second attempt at an invasion of Great Britain after the winter had subsided.

- WORLD RECORD -

Owing to a navigational error, on October 17, 1940, two British destroyers, HMS Fame an HMS Ashanti, ran aground in fog and drizzle at Whilburn on the river Tyne. HMS Fame caught fire as fuel pipes in the engine room ruptured. Thinking that the invasion had started, defense lookout posts on shore raised the alarm and at 5 am National Fire Service crews and Volunteer Life Brigade units from South Shields and Sunderland arrived at the scene. In about five hours a total of 272 crewmen from the two ships were brought ashore by Breeches Buoy thus establishing an all-time world record for a rescue of this type. The two destroyers were eventually refloated, repaired and returned to service.

 

Women of the third reich

 

GERDA BORMANN

Wife of Martin Bormann, Head of Party Chancellery. A fanatical adherent to Nazi ideology, she bore her husband ten children, the first being named Adolf, after his god-father. Of her husband’s mistress, Manja Behrens, she wrote, “See to it that one year she has a child and next year I have a child, so that you will always have a wife who is serviceable.” After the war, the search for Gerda Bormann ended when she was located in the village of Wolkenstein, twenty kilometers north east of Bolzano. With her were fourteen children, nine of her own and five who were kidnapped by her husband in order that his wife could travel posing as the director oof a children’s home. In her final days Gerda converted to the Catholic faith and when found was ill from cancer and was operated on in Bolzano Civil Hospital. She died in March 1946. The five kidnapped children were returned to their parents and her own children placed in Roman Catholic homes. Her husband, Martin Bormann, committed suicide during his attempt to escape the bunker, and his remains were discovered in 1972. His family refused to have anything to do with the bones so they lay in a cardboard box in the cellar of the District Prosecutor in Frankfurt for years. In 1999 the remains (still unclaimed) were cremated and scattered in the Baltic Sea outside German territorial limits.

The cremation and burial cost the German Government $4,700.

 

ERNA GRUHN

A shorthand typist with the Reich Egg Marketing Board, she married Hitler’s Minister of War, Field Marshal Werner von Blomberg. The Fuhrer and Goering were witnesses at the wedding on January 12, 1938. When the police reported that Erna had worked as a prostitute and had posed for pornographic pictures, Hitler flew into a rage and sacked von Blomberg on the spot. The disgraced Field Marshal and his wife retired to the Bavarian village of Weissee where they lived out the war and where the Field Marshall now lies buried in the local cemetery.

 

EVA-MARIE BUCH

A bookseller, she worked for the Schutze-Boysen-Harnack resistance group (The Red Orchestra). Arrested on October 10, 1942 for passing messages to the French slave workers in factories.

On February 3, 1943, she was sentenced to death by the People’s Court and hanged in Plotzensee Prison, Berlin, on August 5, 1943.

NEW YEARS’ EVE GALA

AT

“ THE WING “

WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR

WITH YOUR FRIENDS

- SUNDAY – DECEMBER 31ST -

 

7:00 P.M. – DINNER AT 8:00 P.M.

 
MENU

Shrimp Cocktail

Orange Glazed Chicken Breast

Roast Potatoes – Baby Carrots – Vegetable Medley

Dessert

Tea/Coffee

*************

Super Door Prize

Dancing to music of the 50s and 60s by” Joe Kelly” of VOWR

 

Please Note: Members in good standing have the opportunity to buy their tickets

and make reservations up to and including

9:00 p.m. Thursday November 30TH

when tickets will become available to guests of members

 

TICKETS - $80.00 DOUBLE – ARE LIMITED

FOR TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS

OR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT WING STEWARD (JEAN) – 753-8970 (after 4 p.m.

PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY  - and –

PICK UP YOUR TICKETS ON OR BEFORE

FRIDAY DECEMBER 15TH.

( VISA AVAILABLE)

 

A glance back to the

Annual

 OCTOBER “ great flipper/prime rib  fest “

 

The night was Monday, October 23rd…..another one to remember!

We saw a full house enjoy what has become known as 

150 Wing’s “Finest Feast of the Newfoundland delicacy, and,

Alberta’s awesome Prime Rib”

Chef Frank Gauci and Prime Rib Specialist Bill  Moores

came through again with an outstanding meal deserving the many accolades expressed by those in attendance.

John Hodder did his usual fine job of obtaining the Flippers and arranging the preparation by Chef Frank.

A special thanks to the ticket sellers and,

“Spins Manager” Liz Moores for handling the spins so efficiently.

Many thanks to all who played a part in seeing that the meal was served quickly They did their usual great job.

One of the many favourable comments following the meal was,

“When are we/you having the next one?

We  won’t want to miss it!”

Well….it looks like we’ll have to wait until April 2007 for the next one! We’ll keep you posted.

- WHERE WE ARE -

From time to time guests of members, and people attending rental functions, ask

 Where is the Wing located, and, how do we get there??”

So….we thought this street map of the former

Pepperell Air Force Base would help. 

Most people find entrance via Selfridge Road, off Logy Bay Road

(on the left on the map)… is the easiest way.

Then…first left and the next left on Roosevelt Avenue

…and you’re there.

Hope this helps!

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SEE YOU AT “THE WING!”

 

 

Let us help you celebrateIF YOU ARE PLANNING A CHRISTMAS PARTY- OFFICE PARTY - PRIVATE OR FAMILY PARTY – MEETING – BBQ – SPECIAL DINNER -BRIDAL SHOWER–WEDDING RECEPTION- REUNION

WHY NOT HOLD IT AT THE WING?

PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND CONTACT

JEAN AT 753-8970 ( AFTER 4 p. m. )

 

Events calendar

Upcoming functions for FALL/WINTER 2006

 

Wing Executive Council Meetings – the 3rd Wednesday each month

 

Ladies After Five Dinner – the 1st Tuesday each month

 

Men’s After Five Dinner – the 3rd Tuesday each month

 

Friday – October 27th – TGIF Dinner.………..Just $7:00

 

Monday – November 6th---Goods Bingo – 7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday – November 11th – Armistice Dinner and Dance

 

Sunday - November 19th  Christmas Decorating Party

 

Monday - December 4th----Turkey and Ham Bingo – 7:30 p.m.

                           

Children’s Christmas Party – (To be scheduled)

 

Sunday - December 31st--New Year’s Eve Gala-7:00 for 8:00p.m.

 

Members will be notified by phone prior to these and other events as they are scheduled

 

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING AT THETHE WING!

 

ANN HAS DONE IT AGAIN!

Wing Executive Council member Ann Dawe has donated yet another Texas Mickey” of Lamb’s Amber.

 It is in its usual place on the Bar and will be drawn for at the   New Year’s Eve Gala.

This is the fifth time Ann has contributed in this way.

Her generosity has resulted in raising many, many hundreds of dollars for the Wing and is very much appreciated by all.

 

Be sure to get your ticket(s) the next time you visit the Wing!

NEW YEARS’ EVE GALA

AT

“ THE WING “

WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR

WITH YOUR FRIENDS

- SUNDAY – DECEMBER 31ST -

 

7:00 P.M. – DINNER AT 8:00 P.M.

 
MENU

Shrimp Cocktail

Orange Glazed Chicken Breast

Roast Potatoes – Baby Carrots – Vegetable Medley

Dessert

Tea/Coffee

*************

Super Door Prize

Dancing to music of “SMART SOUND”

 

Please Note: Members in good standing have the opportunity to buy their tickets

and make reservations up to and including

9:00 p.m. Thursday November 30TH

when tickets will become available to guests of members

 

TICKETS - $80.00 DOUBLE – ARE LIMITED

 

FOR TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS

OR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT WING STEWARD (JEAN) – 753-8970 (after 4 p.m.

PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY  - and –

PICK UP YOUR TICKETS ON OR BEFORE

FRIDAY DECEMBER 15TH.

( VISA AVAILABLE)

 

ARMISTICE  

DINNER AND DANCE

 

 150 RCAF Wing will be holding a

Special Evening of

 Dinner - Entertainment and Dancing

on

Saturday, November 11th

 

 

Guest Speaker – Dr. W. David Parsons

Topic – “Impressions of the Memorial Visit to Beaumont Hamel”

    

Time:- 6:00 p.m. for Dinner at 7:00 p.m.

                  

MENU

 

Juice- - - -Rolls

Entrée……….Roast Loin of Pork

Roasted Potatoes - - Vegetable Medley

Dessert – Tea/Coffee

 

Dancing to the music of????????

An evening of

Dinner - Entertainment and Dancing

 

Tickets - $18.00 per person are limited

 

FOR TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS

- OR -  MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT WING STEWARD (JEAN) – 753-8970 (after 4 p.m.)

 

Please pick up your tickets on or before Thursday,  November 9th

 

 

 

 

 

THE ANATOMY OF MAN!!!

Where can a man buy a cap for his knee,

Or a key for a lock of his hair?

Can his eyes be called an Academy,

Because there are pupils there?

In the crown of his head

What gems are set?

Who travels the bridge of his nose?

And…how does he shingle the roof of his mouth,

With the nails on the end s of his toes?

What can he grow from a slip of his tongue,

Who plays on the drums of his ears.

And…who knows the cut and style

Of the coat his stomach wears?

Can the crook of his elbow be sent to jail,

If so…what did it do?

And…how does he sharpen his shoulder blades,

I’ll be darned if I know….do you???